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Cozy Weekenders Lakefront Cottage with Hot tub (fishing boat rental available)

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a grill, and a view of a lake.
A wooden interior with a dining table and chairs, a bookshelf, and a large window.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, an oven, and a sink.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a TV, and a Christmas tree.
A cabin surrounded by autumn foliage, with a visible deck area and a path leading to the cabin.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Minden hills, ON
  • Place, Horseshoe Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Bays
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4-Bunkie

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Minden

Located in Minden Hills, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Minden Wild Water Preserve and Barnum Creek Nature Reserve, while Agnes Jamieson Gallery and Minden Hills Museum & Heritage Village are cultural highlights. Nature's Place and Minden Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
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Map
Minden hills, ON

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sir Sam's Ski - 29 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Balsam Lake - 30 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve - 35 min drive - 47.5 km
  • Lake of Bays - 38 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boshkung Brewing Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rhubarb Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pepper Mill Steak & Pasta House - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Weekenders Lakefront Cottage with Hot tub (fishing boat rental available) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Weekenders Lakefront Cottage with Hot tub (fishing boat rental available)?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Weekenders Lakefront Cottage with Hot tub (fishing boat rental available) on 18 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,025, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy Weekenders Lakefront Cottage with Hot tub (fishing boat rental available)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Weekenders Lakefront Cottage with Hot tub (fishing boat rental available)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Weekenders Lakefront Cottage with Hot tub (fishing boat rental available)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Weekenders Lakefront Cottage with Hot tub (fishing boat rental available) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Horseshoe Lake, Mountain Lake and Minden Wild Water Preserve. Twelve Mile Lake and Ski-Mazing Water Sports are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Cottage was clean and in a beautiful lake, we enjoyed fishing (caught a couple fish off the dock), the fire pit and hot tub. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Thanks for sharing your feedback...I'm glad you liked the cottage and the lake. I'm so happy to hear that you'll got a good catch by the dock. Thanks for leaving the cottage in good condition. Look forward towards hosting youll in future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful location and lake. Rustic but comfortable cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Great place. Amazing memories made
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Thanks for sharing your feedback. I'm glad you'll like the cottage and made great memories. Appreciate your feedback. Look forward towards hosting youll in future. Cheers Gen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage on a lake without much boat traffic, apart from the loons.We enjoyed the facilities, using the hot tub daily, toasting marshmallows over the fire, and canoeing. We thought the cottage itself was adorable! The wood throughout made me know we we're in a cottage. The darkness in the bedrooms was impressive, and appreciated. The comfort of a warm shower was also enjoyed.The washer, and dryer were a wonderful convenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was easily found on a nice back road with a wonderful lakeside location. The access was easy with the code provided in advance for the key box. The paddle board and hot tub were both used, the beds were comfortable, my friend said this was the best nights sleep of the trip!! Everything went to plan, except we saw no moose in the park but can't blame the property for that. There is a local supermarket in Minden which provided everything we needed. We both enjoyed morning coffee on the decking listening to the Blue Jays and watching the squirrels and chipmunks forage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2026
Thanks for sharing your experience at our cottage. I'm glad you'll enjoyed the hot tub and paddleboard. A good night's rest at a cottage is amazing... Thanks for leaving the cottage in great condition. Look forward towards hosting youll in future. I will definitely recommend you'll go other hosts as you'll are dream guests. Thanks for being so awesome!!! Cheers Gen
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The only good part was the location.Firstly, the place is very old and needs renovation.The house doesn't even have basic essentials like kitchen wipes ,towels , drinking water , kitchen itmes, expired coffee powder. The bed linens had a very bad smell and felt it was not washed for days, having a 1 year baby made us to checkout 1 day prior even though we had booked for 2 days. North worth for the price. Avoid unless you get a good deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great amenities, perfect cozy home for a small group of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
Thanks for sharing your experience at our cottage. Appreciate your feedback
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of activitities, went after school was in, super quiet. Cottage has everything we needed, near town, very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
Hi Lisa, Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad you'll enjoyed your stay and got a a chance to relax. Thanks for leaving the cottage in perfect condition. Look forward towards hosting you'll. Cheers, Gen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake

Gorgeous area and lake cottage was small for our group but everything worked out well
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Stayed with a few friends for a weekend away. The property is beautiful with a great dock, plenty of toys for the water and plenty of space for 5 adults to stay comfortably. The hot tub was a great bonus and communication with the host (Gen) was very quick and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
I'm so glad you'll enjoyed your stay and liked the cottage. Thanks for communicating your plans and leaving the cottage in great condition. Will look forward towards hosting you'll in future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean, the beds were comfortable, the hot tub worked well. The water was beautiful. When they say no towels , it includes all kitchen and bathroom towels. Lovely walking right by the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
I'm glad you'll liked the comfortable beds, hot tub and the cottage. Our guests appreciate the clean and sandy waterfront. Thanks for sharing your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cosy cottage

Cottage was very clean. Being able to drive right up to the door was great. Property is pretty level which is nice. Great Lake clear and clean wonderful for swimming. Saw a loon and 2 ducks visited daily. Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad you'll enjoyed your stay. It is very pleasant to have the loons around. We love them too. Thanks for being very respectful of the property and leaving it in perfect condition. I will be pleased to host you'll in future. Cheers Gen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cotrage getaway.

Nice cottage to sit back have a camp fire or jump in the hot tub. Also was great to get out and go fishing. Lots of hot water. The BBQ worked really well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Nice property and amenities, fishing the lake was a lot less productive than hoped for not a single fish was located only turtles
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2025
I'm glad you like Md the cottage and the provided amenities. Sorry to hear that you didn't have any luck fishing. Our guests usually have caught northern pike and small mouth bass in the past.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn fun

We had a great couple of days to enjoy the fall colours at Genievievcottage. The weather was unseasonably warm so the screened in outdoor eating area was a welcome spot. The dock has wonderful views and was a quiet morning spot for coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
I'm glad you enjoyed the fall colors, screened gazebo, and the dock views. The mesmerizing sun rise, still lake views and the beautiful views of the lake are my favorites too. Thanks for sharing your experience Nancy. You'll were amazing guests and will love to host your group in future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Quiet

A Peaceful and Quiet place to kick back and listen to the sounds of the lake. We were able to kayak around the lake and see the wildlife close-up. The water was warm for swimming and clear to see all the way to the bottom. Thanks Gen for hosting!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
I'm glad you'll could enjoy swimming in the month of June... awesome. Great to know you'll kayaked and admired the wildlife around. Appreciate your feedback. Thanks for leaving the cottage in great condition. Will definitely look forward towards hosting you'll again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Retreat

Such a great spot! Our family and dogs enjoyed 3 fantastic nights in the beautiful winter landscape enjoying the views, listening to the lake make unique sounds as it began to freeze, had cozy fires and played games. Cross country skiing (groomed trails) was 7 minutes down the road, great restaurants were close, and we went dogsledding at Winterdance for a once in a lifetime adventure. Such a great location and Gen our host was fantastic. We look to book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hereward's Final Farewell

We were in the area to scatter my late husband's ashes. The cottage was clean and comfortable. The view of the lake through the glass front of the cottage was lovely and peaceful. There is a great shower in the bath and everyone was comfortable in their beds. We really appreciated the large dining table.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Relaxing Getaway

Such a beautiful cottage nestled on an open waterfront property. Very quiet area gave a sense of peace and tranquility while appreciating nature. The large ceiling to floor windows overlooked the view of the lake and property. The beds were extremely comfortable and the shower was large and clean. The weather was seasonably cold however we stayed toasty warm in the evenings with the large firepit area with plenty of seating. The host was wonderful and very easy to communicate with. Looking forward to coming again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2024
Thanks for being such awosome guests. I'm glad you'll enjoyed the peace, tranquility and the cottage during your your stay. Look forward towards hosting you'll in future. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay At Cozy Weekenders

Had an absolutely wonderful time at Cozy Weekenders Cottage. The property is near the end of a quiet road so perfect for those looking for tranquility. At the same time, it is close to the two very charming villages of Minden and Haliburton with no shortage of available hikes nearby, as well as other activities. The cottage itself is well maintained and has a lot of grassy area right on the water with enough water toys for everyone. Perfect for a bonfire and viewing stars. The owner was great with communication and recommendations and was pleasantly accommodating. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
Thanks for sharing your experience about your stay. I'm glad to hear you'll had a wonderful time at our Cozy lakefront cottage. The levelled lawn facing the lake truly allows you to relax and enjoy nature. Star gazing is one of my favorites too. Thanks for being awesome guests, with great communication. Appreciate you leaving the cottage in perfect condition. Look forward towards hosting youll again in future. Cheers Gen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend Getaway

Communication with host was excellent. Beautiful property and the hot tub was a great addition. Cottage was smaller than the pictures indicated, especially the livingroom/kitchen table. Luckily the weather was fantastic and we spent more of our time outdoors. The 3rd bedroom was very cramped and the person in the bunk had to climb over the bed to get out. Our luggage had to remain in the livingroom as there was no floor space or dresser available in there. The other 2 bedrooms were roomy and the extra bunkie was also a good size with the queen bed and bunk beds. Overall though we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Thanks for sharing your experience. Im glad you liked the hot tub addition. I'm sure you'll enjoyed the early check in too . Great to hear that the two bedrooms met your expectations. The third bedroom doesn't have a dresser or closet as seen in the pictures clearly. The bunk bed has steps to climb up and down. I'm glad that you'll enjoyed your stay!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Minden Getaway

We brought our adult sons and their partners and our infant grandson to The Cozy Cottage Getaway for a week. It was ideal for the grassy area, Bunky, the dock, shallow entry into the lake and water equipment and roads leading away from the cottage for running were very picturesque. There are plenty of chairs and the deck is large with a lovely area dedicated to a covered tent that you can dine in. It was so helpful that all linens were provided. The shower in the bathroom was roomy and had great water pressure. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you would need. The only appliance we brought was our waffle maker. Additionally, it was such a bonus to have laundry in the cottage. The lake was lovely and very pleasant temperature-wise (August). The paddleboards, kayaks and canoes were wonderful additions to our stay. Although the guest book indicated others had good luck fishing in the lake our son's did not.... granted we did not have a fish-finder The fishing boat, we were willing to pay the fee for, did not have a working motor. Additionally, the cottage says "Dog Friendly" and a fee is paid to bring the dog which is perfectly fine, but the owner inquired before our arrival what the breed of the dog was. This would imply that they are dog friendly for certain breeds. We would definitely return to this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our week vacation and it was very peaceful on the lake. Unfortunately weather and higher than normal water levels had other ideas, but we made the best of it in this lovely, comfortable cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Thanks for sharing your experience at our cottage....I'm glad you liked the cottage and the lake. Sorry about the bad weather. Thanks for being awesome guests and leaving the cottage in good condition. Look forward towards hosting youll in future. Cheers Gen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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